Eagles QB Mark Sanchez optimistic as offseason rolls on

Sanchez underwent shoulder surgery two years ago that affected him early last season. He expects to be better in 2015, especially if given an opportunity to play over newcomer Sam Bradford.

"First thing, physically, I feel so much better," he told the team website. "The farther it gets away from surgery and all the reps I've had, all the rehab on through, it can only get better and stronger. So this is definitely the best I've ever felt. And then as far as the scheme, every rep, every time we sit down and watch film, every meeting, that can only help with my growth as well."

The chance to play is one reason why Sanchez chose to return this offseason to the Eagles.

"Were there other opportunitites? Absolutely," he said. "Did they look potentially good, better, similar, maybe worse? Potentially, yeah, there was some stuff out there. But when I factored it all in, I just felt this was the best spot for me. I enjoy playing for coach Kelly, I love this system, I love the tempo, I love the pace."

Sanchez also expressed a desire to remain on the team for which he threw his highest completition percentage of his career in 2014. He hit on 64.1 percent, by far a personal best.

Chip Kelly has seen a difference in Sanchez.

"I think you can see it in how he's performing out there now," he said. "He's also not learning an offense again. ... He is really comfortable in terms of the scheme."

Eagles QB Mark Sanchez expects to compete for starting job

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/6/15) Despite the assumption of many that the Eagles traded for quarterback Sam Bradford to make him the automatic starter, fellow signal-caller Mark Sanchez doesn't perceive the situation the same way.

Sanchez believes there will be an open competition in camp, which is why he signed a two-year deal worth $9 million to return to Philadelphia.

"Absolutely," he told NFL.com. "That's the way I understand it. ... Just talking with coach (Chip) Kelly and knowing I'm comng with the opportunity to compete for the starting job. That was important to me."

Sanchez completed 64 percent of his passes for 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for the Eagles a year ago.

Report: Browns could acquire Sam Bradford from Eagles before the draft

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/30/15) The Browns believe they have a good chance to trade for Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford before the start of Thursday's NFL Draft, a source told Peter King of Sports Illustrated on Wednesday.

Philadelphia acquired Bradford and a 2015 fifth-round pick from the Rams in exchange for quarterback Nick Foles, a 2015 fourth-round pick and a 2016 second-round pick back in March. Bradford missed all of last season due to his second torn ACL in as many years.

"We didn't bring Sam in here to be a [trading] chip," Kelly said back in March.

The Eagles and the Titans are expected to deliberate at some point before the draft on Thursday. If Kelly sends Bradford to Cleveland, then all signs would point toward the Eagles making a run to acquire the No. 2 overall pick of the draft for Mariota.

Mark Sanchez will attempt to beat out Sam Bradford for the starting job this season with the Eagles, but we expect Sanchez to be No. 2 on the depth chart. That said, Bradford is no lock to win, and he has also had trouble staying healthy during his career. Sanchez took over for the injured Nick Foles (collarbone) last season, and he finished with 2,418 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions and 87 rushing yards and a touchdown. He had four games with at least 20 Fantasy points in a standard league in eight starts, and it appears like Chip Kelly's offense suits him. We'll keep an eye on what happens with Bradford and Sanchez during training camp, and if Sanchez wins the job, he's worth drafting as a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback with a late-round pick. And if Bradford wins the job, just monitor the situation during the year in case Bradford gets urt and Sanchez takes over. He could end up as a waiver wire gem.
(Updated 4/21/15)